Sydney

Australia

Sydney Transport

Transport

Sydney has a good network of buses, trains and ferries that make
getting around the city and the surrounds easy. The bus network is
the most extensive and cheapest mode of public transport, but can
be slow due to traffic jams. There are also several hop-on hop-off
Explorer buses for tourists that take in the major sights and
surrounding beaches. The underground city centre train loop is the
fastest way to get around, but many of the tourist areas, including
Darling Harbour, Bondi Beach and Manly, can only be reached by
further ferry or bus connections. The most pleasurable way to get
around is by ferry - the main terminal is at Circular Quay. There
is also a 10-minute monorail loop from the city centre to Darling
Harbour and back, and a Metro Light Rail 'tram' system between
Central Station and Wentworth Park in Pyrmont. In addition, metered
taxis are plentiful and fairly economical. Hiring a car for short
visits is not recommended due to heavy congestion (in peak hours)
and limited parking in the city centre.

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